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23 Jun 2026 21:28:50
Received from a friend from back when I worked in the Bundesliga (said friend is an agent who represents many German clubs)

"To be honest the sticking point is the fact they want him another year. If Liverpool were willing to buy and loan back for a year like they did with Keita, the deal would get very simple, very quickly.

You think they'd be interested?"

My friend does not represent Diomande or his club (far as I know), but agent networks are like sewing circles. Everyone knows everything.

23 Jun 2026 22:56:24
Maybe goes against Red Bull model... If players can't leave when a big club comes in, then there will be less incentive to sign for Red Bull in the first place... Red Bull Leipzig is a stepping stone for players to be showcased... If he wants to go, Red Bull has to sell.

23 Jun 2026 23:05:19
Liverpool can't afford to spend £100 million on a player and not have him join now. We need 2-3 new wingers for this season. Unfortunately for Diomande it's now or never.

23 Jun 2026 23:51:28
Can't imagine us going for that. We have a big gaping hole on the wing waiting for him right now. If he doesn't sign now, we will sign someone else and his path will be closed.

24 Jun 2026 00:41:52
How do you know what Liverpool's budget is and what they can or can't do @Potassium?

24 Jun 2026 01:17:59
Deal!

Oh, and by the way, we don't want to pay RBL any money for 5 years, is that ok?

24 Jun 2026 01:24:02
Let's buy a player fr a 100 mill n loan him out hahaha.

24 Jun 2026 01:58:07
Whatever you may have heard, Liverpool will absolutely not be going for a deal like that again. Aside from the fact that the Keita deal was one of the worst transfers in Liverpool's 134-year history, the selling club simply does not get to dictate a term like that when the buying club is paying just south of 100m GBP.

If Diomande doesn't perform well next season, then Red Bull will have also likely lost out on that money.

24 Jun 2026 02:37:19
I don't know if this is plausible, but if we could agree terms for a deal in principle for the 2027/28 season, then I would be ok with that.

That would lock in the cost, which you could budget for, and then we're not being held to ransom in a year's time, as well as not having an asset that we've currently allocated $100mil for today.

24 Jun 2026 03:54:01
Faith, why on earth would that be even a remotely good outcome for Liverpool?
1. You lock in 100m which now can't be used on other players unless you have a get-out clause, which almost makes the negotiations this summer a waste of time.
2. We don't get the player we want for another year, so we can't begin to build the future team fully.
3. Any poor periods of form will be lazily linked back to not getting Diomande this summer, rather than attributed to the actual cause.

The media will be fully onboard with this yet the fans will not.
4. Diomande's development may be negatively affected by an extra season at Leipzig (for all sorts of reasons, both physical and psychological).

There are no benefits to Liverpool paying 100m for a player to join in a year's time - none whatsoever. A superpower club simply wouldn't entertain such a ridiculous stipulation.

24 Jun 2026 04:23:07
I'm just trying to think of another type of business where people would think it was a good idea to buy something for a lot of money but let someone else use it for a year.

24 Jun 2026 06:32:47
@Potassium,

Houses. People frequently buy them and then never live in them and simply loan them to someone else perpetually.

24 Jun 2026 07:54:40
Yes, Nevada, but the people who loan them houses out are paid handsomely. Are RB going to deduct or pay us a 1/5 of the fee and cover all his expenses, wages... I doubt it. Ridiculous on their end.

24 Jun 2026 07:57:38
That's called real estate investment. Is that the business LFC and FSG are in now?

23 Jun 2026 21:17:15
Diomande deal is close, no finer details.

Gakpo looks like leaving, if we get an offer around £70m he will be off. Barcola will be looked.

Minteh, Pardo are not of interest.

Macca wants to leave to Spain, will be one of the Madrid clubs.

Jones, as always, has been open to staying. Quoting £35 may attract Prem offers; if so, he could be moved.

We are interested in Palestra, just not a priority at the mo. I wouldn't be surprised if someone prompts us to move for him tho.

Bouaddi, Camara, Sangare, Wharton, Joao Gomes are what seems to be the main midfield shortlist.



There is interest in Gomez but as has always been the case, it's entirely up to him what he wants to do.

A potential 1 year extension on reduced terms has also been mooted for both Ali and Virgil.

Players like Mazza, Raitu are just world cup fever and won't happen. Plus, the gang of charlatans trying to get ahead of each other with most of the stuff they are spouting.

Rumours of Real sniffing around Dom and telling him they want him on a free are wide of the mark. They enquired about him as they want to make a statement signing.

Apologies for the rumour dump, playing catch up. 😂

23 Jun 2026 22:42:24
Brilliant, happy about everything you have said, Thefields!

23 Jun 2026 22:44:10
Thanks, The Fields, great information there!

Macca would be well suited to the Athletico Madrid shiphousery.

23 Jun 2026 22:54:49
Cheers, TheFields.

Chelsea have moved on Palestra, it seems. Will we act? Right back market is not a good one.

23 Jun 2026 23:05:45
Great info. Much appreciated.

23 Jun 2026 23:08:50
FPF, as far as I'm aware, it's just interest from Chelski. I'm not entirely sure he would want to go there and play 2nd fiddle to James. There was talk of them being interested in Frimpong. I've not been able to find anything out.

It came from someone who knows his agent; it may just be nothing, but from what I'm hearing. Sales will come later in the window to give Iraola more time to assess the squad. So we will know more then.

23 Jun 2026 23:15:11
Cheers, TheFields.

Well, someone did move for Palestra, and that someone is Chelsea. They've had a bid accepted for him, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. He also confirmed Inter will not match Chelsea's 50 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons.

One thing that may or may not mean anything is Fabrizio's wording. He said Palestra still needs to give the green light to the Chelsea move.

It could mean nothing, though.

Personally, I think he could do very well under Iraola and in his system. Plus, he can play right-back and left-back to the same level, which is pretty impressive.

As things stand, though, it looks like Chelsea are getting a free run at him, with Inter not matching the bid and no one else seemingly in the running.

23 Jun 2026 23:17:14
Cheers for big update, Fields. If that's right about Szob, then that's positive. I'm really hoping he stays and signs a new long term deal. I really like him and think he could get even better under Iraola.

23 Jun 2026 23:33:06
Great update, Fields, nice one mate.

23 Jun 2026 23:49:49
Cheers, TheFields. Appreciate it.

24 Jun 2026 07:19:31
Ratiu - World Cup fever? Someone had better tell Romania that they have qualified for the World Cup!

24 Jun 2026 07:20:59
Cheers, TheFields. Keep the info flowing.

24 Jun 2026 07:22:06
I'd say Palestra is 100% a priority. This position needs addressing straight away.

24 Jun 2026 07:47:06
Palestra confirmed to Chelsea by Fabrizio. Wonder who we target.

24 Jun 2026 07:59:14
How is it entirely up to Gomez what he does?

23 Jun 2026 20:49:31
Looks like Chelsea are going to get Palestra. So much for their financial challenges eh?

23 Jun 2026 21:45:29
They have loads of youth players to sell. I wouldn't worry about Chelsea.

23 Jun 2026 22:03:09
Or they could sell the stadium for Chelsea to Chelsea FC.

23 Jun 2026 22:27:15
A few posts said he was our preferred choice, but he can't have been as I'm sure we could have offered an attractive deal as well as CL football. Maybe Kayode.

23 Jun 2026 22:27:18
Who said they have financial challenges? FFP is over, so their massive loss last year means nothing. They also just sold Cucurella for around £55m, Gusto looks like he's leaving, and it's possible they get £120m for Fernandez.

£40m for either Delap or Jackson or both. Tosin, Badiashile, Disasi will probs fetch £50m or so between all 3. Garnacho might go & Gittens loaned. All in all, if they sell Fernandez with all the above, they'll likely raise around £400m.

23 Jun 2026 22:35:05
I wouldn't pay 4p for Delap. I seriously don't get what the hype is about. I don't even think he was good at Ipswich.

23 Jun 2026 22:41:42
Chelsea's net spend is +90m since Slot came in. Palestra is a rwb.

24 Jun 2026 00:46:00
He will need to be a very good RWB indeed, if he gets a game ahead of James.

24 Jun 2026 01:02:20
WDW, apparently he's equally as capable on the Left, which is why he's become Chelsea's #1 pick.

23 Jun 2026 20:27:26
Realistically how many players and what positions do you think we will have filled come the end of the window and who do you think we will have sold?

I reckon we will end up with a RB, CB, x2 CM x2 Wingers plus Munoz and Jaquet then Elliot and Tsimikas back in the squad.

Gakpo
Jones/Macca (maybe both)
Chiesa

To be sold

Nyoni
Bajetic
McConnell
Beck
Will Wright
Danns

All out on loan with a few more I can't think of right now.



Diomande & Barcola to sign along with a surprise midfielder and CB.

How would we feel? I reckon I'd be more than happy with that but it's a bit greedy haha!

23 Jun 2026 21:00:58
No, keep the kids around. Give them chances this year (Milk Cup, FA Cup). Why replace kids with experience for kids with none?

23 Jun 2026 21:19:26
Scouse John LB, I think the kids might be ineligible for the Milk Cup mate... probs not even a glint in the milkman's eye in them days. 🙃✌

23 Jun 2026 21:30:47
Scouse John L8, I love the fact it's not just me that still calls it the Milk Cup!

24 Jun 2026 00:33:08
Difficult one, and depends massively on players leaving, I think.
Salah's replacement is obvious. Hoping Diomande comes through.
I don't think we will sign a CB, although I think we should. Depends on if Gomez leaves, which I don't think he will.
RB will depend on if we consider Frimpong a RB or an attacker. Given we seem to be only going for one more predominately right sided winger in Diomande, that leaves room for a RB to cover Bradley's injury spell. Kayode would be great.
Definitely need some steel in central mid. Anderson would be my dream, but anyone with some bite would do. Will Jones and Macca's potential sales push this forward? Personally I'd give McConnell a chance and bring Elliot back into the fold.
If Gakpo leaves, then bring in Barcola.
Nunez on a free is a no brainer, imo, but perhaps Munoz can cover the central areas.

So yeah, not including Jacquet, but counting Munoz could be anything from 2 signings to about 6 depending on outgoings.

24 Jun 2026 00:49:34
We've got 4 new CBs already - Jacquet, the two young lads who we signed in January, and the longer young lad we bought in January, who joins on July 1st. You could also say that, to all intents and purposes, Leoni is a new signing too. Not sure we buy another CB unless Joe decides to leave.

23 Jun 2026 15:23:46
Hi all,

Joe Gomez has received an offer from Saudi Arabia. The player is keen on a switch but would prefer to stay in Europe.

23 Jun 2026 16:13:34
One last big contract before retiring. Why not.

23 Jun 2026 16:39:05
I spoke to his mother last week. He is not leaving. He will not be uprooting his young sons.

23 Jun 2026 16:50:06
Wouldn't Liverpool need to receive an offer first?

23 Jun 2026 17:01:01
It's been a long time, Victor.

Diomande seems to have a strong chance of getting him in at a high price.

Who will be the target for right-back, central midfielder recruitment?

23 Jun 2026 17:04:28
I so want Joe to score for us before leaving... it'll be fitting imo.

23 Jun 2026 17:25:22
Get him off the wage bill, even for free, as he won't be available for most of the season. Nothing will be different from the last years, can't remember him playing much of a part in any season lol.

23 Jun 2026 17:35:48
DarrenA Gomez was the main cb partner for VVD during Klopp's PL title season. That shouldn't be forgotten. He also played a prominent role covering lb a few seasons ago. When fit, he is a valuable player; the problem is keeping him fit.

23 Jun 2026 17:54:14
For right back I'm not entirely sure. I haven't heard much.

Felix Nmecha is of interest for midfield. Fantastic player with mountains of talent but I can't see him leaving Dortmund without them commanding a massive fee.

23 Jun 2026 18:15:35
Man.of.Todd

You said two key words.

"was" and "problem".

Forgot the rest. He's done.

23 Jun 2026 18:41:40
Will never forgive Southgate for playing Joe hard in training, when the club had advised the England camp he was already in the red.

What a pairing Virg and Joe made that season. Gandalfian.

23 Jun 2026 19:22:54
He deserves a contract just for putting it on the little twerp Sterling. Why do people want to get rid of experience? It will take 5 years to challenge if we carry on at the rate we have trying to blend players. Isak, Wirtz, Frimpong, and to some extent Kirkez and Ekitike have got to prove themselves this year and make themselves starters.

Backed up by 2 young cbs and probably 2 young forwards and a new manager, it's not FIFA, we need old heads around the place, and Joe has been great.

23 Jun 2026 19:48:09
Longest serving player at Liverpool Football Club, but some guy on the internet hasn't noticed him make an impact.

23 Jun 2026 19:51:38
I agree with Scouse John. While Gomez's abilities at this stage are at a minimum, having his presence, for somewhat low wages, is a good asset for the team, even if it is for a team bonding perspective.

Now, that doesn't mean we shouldn't get another CB.

23 Jun 2026 20:53:16
Is it Tuesday that we have the weekly debate about Joe? Search for Square Tomato on here.

23 Jun 2026 23:27:05
Joe Gomez is a legend of this club. He should be allowed to do whatever he wants regarding his future. Gomez has been the personification of professional since his time at the club, and, as another poster alluded to, we need his experience irrespective of how many games he plays next season.

{Ed078's Note - I vote he can't leave until he scores.

23 Jun 2026 15:22:04
Afternoon Gents

Liverpool may well be wanting to add Barcola along with Diomande. Interest is definitely there, and talks have absolutely taken place.

Regarding Gakpo, he has asked to leave. He knows his playing time will be limited.

No official offers for him yet, but he wants out.

Cheers.

23 Jun 2026 15:55:15
This is good news, hope it works out.

23 Jun 2026 16:01:17
Nice one, Robbo. The midfield targets have gone quiet and right back as well. Wonder what the club has up their sleeve!

23 Jun 2026 16:08:57
Should be a great front 3, Barcola, Isak, Diomande.

23 Jun 2026 16:11:18
If Gakpo has asked to leave I guess he forfeits his portion of the transfer fee.

23 Jun 2026 16:12:39
Feel like it says so much about how soft Gakpo is that he'd rather leave for the likes of Tottenham than fight for his place.

23 Jun 2026 16:19:21
Why is he soft? Maybe he just fancies a change or maybe he doesn't like the toxic fan base at Liverpool? Give the guy a break, mate, he's done nothing wrong apart from try to play how a coach directed him. Good enough player not to worry about other players who play the same position.

23 Jun 2026 16:26:24
I think Gakpo could do well in Italy, though I've no interest in entertaining a myriad of lowball offers. Flog him off to the first bidder who offers 70+, get it done quick, but I want to see us bring in adequate cover for Ekitike, not some mickey mouse Munoz type, I want somebody who's done numbers.

As poor as Gakpo's been this season, let's not forget he did 25 G/A in 24/25. If Diomande & Barcola's coming in, and Gakpo goes, we still need another forward to cover Ekitike.

23 Jun 2026 16:35:11
It is 100% a soft mentality if he'd rather go to Spurs than have to fight for his place at Liverpool. However, we do not know if that is the case. He may have been told he is not wanted.

23 Jun 2026 16:45:14
Don't rate Gakpo anyway, too limited, so this would work well for all parties if Barcola was brought in, can rotate with Rio.

23 Jun 2026 16:49:59
The thought of Diomande and Barcola beating defenders and putting quality deliveries into the box for Isak..... makes me tingle down below.

23 Jun 2026 16:50:59
Would be interesting to see a front 3 of:

Ekitike - Isak - Diomande.

23 Jun 2026 16:53:30
Our core group of attacking players is pretty much set for the next ~4 years if we bring in Barcola and Diomande. I like how the club planned this out.

23 Jun 2026 16:58:51
Thanks for the good news, Robbo.

What is the percentage chance of seeing this three-top Barcola Isaac Diomande?

Diomande and Barcola both seem to be expensive, so right side back, central midfield are recruiting prospects?

23 Jun 2026 16:59:30
I believe Gakpo is a good member of our squad, but if he wants out, then obviously he will be rightly sold. I think he should have played the number 9 until either Isak or Ekiteke can fill the spot. He's a lot better than he showed last season, but you could multiply that by 11 in fairness. I'd replace him with Rayan.

23 Jun 2026 17:00:28
Is it sure that we will get Diomande?

23 Jun 2026 17:00:57
If that's the case we should all just hope Gakpo has an amazing World Cup to increase his value. 🙏

23 Jun 2026 17:03:19
@RobboLFC, Nice to see you are still optimistic about Diomande, mate. The antisocial medias are writing different stories every hour, so it's good to be able to go some place like this for a check-up. It wouldn't surprise me if RBL are forcing a round of bids though.

23 Jun 2026 17:19:49
Wow, what a front 3. Cheers, Robbo.

23 Jun 2026 17:21:20
Cheers, Robbo.

Getting both feels like a stretch to me, but then we surprised everyone last summer with both Isak and Hugo. So what do I know.

23 Jun 2026 17:25:01
If both Barcola and Diomande are bought, I doubt that Rio would sign a new contract.

23 Jun 2026 17:38:06
If we get Barcola and Diomande we might as well sell all of our defenders!!. 🤣

23 Jun 2026 17:57:12
Thanks, Robbo.
Great info as always...

@dbav,....That's a front 3 to Die for.... See what I did there. 😉

23 Jun 2026 18:17:22
Cheers Robbo.

23 Jun 2026 18:36:42
I think it's great news Robbo has linked us to Barcola. Everybody saying Rio will leave? Where does that come from? Barcola is more of a winger for to learn off than Gapko? We will have 60 games to play this season. Would be lovely to have 2 attacking minded wingers.

23 Jun 2026 18:40:27
Who would have told Gakpo he's not needed? Seems strange to give him a huge contract, and then tell him he's not needed before the new manager is in for training.

Not saying he won't go, but I'd be surprised if he's been told he's not needed. Also, really can't see Spurs matching his current wage, seems to go against their normal wage structure.

23 Jun 2026 18:55:39
Why would he not want to leave? Every game he gets slated. The way he was playing was down to the coach. He played that way when we bought him. But the fans need someone to hate. It seems to be constant the last 30 years.

23 Jun 2026 18:58:47
We can't go into the season with just 1 person for each position. Rio will get ample opportunities for an 18-year-old. If Barcola and Diomande were to arrive, then we would have 4 young wingers all capable of playing both sides, and a couple of those (Barcola and Munoz) are capable of playing in the centre, I am told.

23 Jun 2026 19:15:07
@Redgold, I don't see us buying Barcola to learn off from Gakpo. Gakpo would probably get sold to fund the move anyway. Barcola's coming in to start as LW. Him and Rio will rotate similar to what we saw with Gakpo and Rio, but a lot more frequently since Iraola likes to rotate and sub off players.

23 Jun 2026 19:25:39
Gakpo continues to frustrate... Despite his limitations, he's a useful player and I think he'd have a place in the squad, but by all accounts he's on ridiculous wages. If he has asked to leave, I have to say I'm frustrated again by him! I don't buy some of these "toxic fan" comments either; he's not going to be bothered, let alone read comments on here.

Something just rubs me the wrong way about a player on his salary asking to leave Liverpool. Maybe he's soft, maybe he wants a change, but something feels off...

23 Jun 2026 19:26:38
Front 3 won't include Isak. Not for more than 20-25 games.

23 Jun 2026 19:38:33
Really hope they won't go for both of them.
Will be really stupid in my opinion even if Gakpo leaves.

We can't pay 200 million plus on 2 wingers, when we also need an RB, defensive orientated central midfielder, and a CB.
We have to keep it balanced, so we won't have too many holes in the squad.

I like both Diomonde and Barcola, but going for both is not smart.
We need hierarchy and order in the squad, not over competition. Even with 4 competitions, and good minute management, at the end of the day, players want to play every minute. And because all of our attacking players bar Hugo, who is injured and you can't tell how he will return, need to prove themselves, but also gain confidence that they are trusted to lead the team. Wirtz-isak-diomonde-barcola each a 100m plus singing, we can't get the best of the others, and let them build chemistry and understanding if each one is still trying to prove its worth and find its feet over the others, this is a very dangerous slide that can lead to a lot of jealousy problems that destroy the dressing room. And also Rio Hugo (when he returns) and Munez.

I know it's sound shinny and gives a rush to get signings like this. But I think it is a very very bad idea.
If Gakpo leaves, I think we have to go for a squad player option that can give us cover for several positions, and know he is not coming to start.
Schedae or however you spell his name is a great option, but probably expensive, but in this sort of profile (even Adiemi from BVB).

Then invest the rest of the financial resources in a good proper CDM, which we don't have, it's a quality we must have in terms of midfield options. To allow sobo and grav to be rested, and also give us tactical options and versatility


And also a good RB. I don't think Bradley will
Come back the Same after this, and we need a proper RB, that can defend well. To be our starting RB. I don't really like palestera I think he is a bit overhyped, and lacks experience, same as Kayode which will be expensive as hell, if we have a 19-year-old RW in Diomonde, and a 20yo cb in Jaquet. We need someone more experienced. Personally, I think Laimer from Bayern could be amazing for us. Hard working, great press, can also play CDM, so he could also play as an inverted RB. Also, Singo from Galatasaray can really be inverted, but is good defensively, and can also play CB.

Than a CB, not another young prospect, but a good experienced CB. Behind jacket/leoni in the rotation. But solid enough to be a starter, if they fail to impress. Wish Joe wouldn't be so injury-prone but we can't really rely on him sadly.

Defense: NEW RB, JJ, VVD, Kerkez with Kostas, Leoni, new CB, and Frimpong

Midfield: Grav, new CDM, Sobo, Wirtz in rotation in midfield (Sobo can be rotated with Wirtz, pivot of new CDM and Grav.
Alexis/Jones (the one who stays) and Nyoni complete the rotation.

In attack: Diomnde/ barcola, isak, Rio as our main starting attack.
Gakpo/new and Munez complete the rotation and provide back-up. And then when Hugo returns, Iroala will need to figure out how to properly use both Isak and Hugo together

23 Jun 2026 20:36:19
Eid Mubarak (Ekitike - Isak - Diomande).

23 Jun 2026 10:48:51
Just letting you know Newcastle are going to face a lot if trouble financially this year.

23 Jun 2026 11:16:30
Very strange how they are when we seem to be nicking all their targets, they can't seem to spend money without us getting involved.

Love us to go out and test them with Tonali, but, most likely, even if we offer, he would want to go to London. The pull of London to certain players is too alluring to turn down.

23 Jun 2026 11:24:50
I'd be shocked if Tonali picked Spuds over us. Shocked. Arsenal is a different conversation. If we don't go for him, it's becuase we don't want him. These guys retire young with unlimited funds and plenty of time to tour London and go to the theatre.

23 Jun 2026 11:25:55
Tonali likely to leave for £80m+, but they need reinforcements if they want to challenge for Europe again.

From what I've read and been told, the overall Saudi footballing project is being pulled back significantly. Expect a few of the younger players that went to Saudi Arabia to be back in Europe within the next 12 months.



I don't know if we'd be interested in any, but certainly will be some cheap deals, especially as I'd expect some wages will be paid out for the players if they leave/pushed out.

23 Jun 2026 12:21:31
And this is what PSR is there for. Imagine if Newcastle had been able to do what Chelsea and City did, and then the Saudis pulled out.

They would be in dire straits, and on the verge of administration.

23 Jun 2026 12:22:54
I'd have Lewis Hall in a flash. Cracking young player on the left side. Much as I like Tsimi, Hall has fantastic potential and is already a considerable step up. Versatile too, LB, LWB, LM. Great competition for Kerkez.

23 Jun 2026 12:24:16
The Saudis are pulling back on a lot of their sports ventures. The PIF has stopped financially backing the LIV Golf tournament entirely as an example.

They have done reasonably well with boxing, though.

23 Jun 2026 12:35:16
Rather not go for Tonali. Don't get me wrong, cracking player, but more of the same of what we already have, I think. We need more steel and grit, not more technical mastery in our midfield.

23 Jun 2026 12:37:43
Tonali over Bruno G? Know which 1 I'd go for.

23 Jun 2026 12:50:06
Tonali is a really good player and could easily get into our current midfield. He's bigger and more mobile than you think and gets his fair share of duels in.

However, perhaps the suspension a couple of years ago would deter us from ever considering him.



Perhaps also, at the age he is at, an £80m+ deal is not the best investment we can make right now.

23 Jun 2026 12:51:55
Bruno G? Are you mad!

23 Jun 2026 13:09:21
I'd rather sign Ali G than Bruno G innit, Bro.

23 Jun 2026 13:17:31
Saudis are stuck with funding their World Cup, so are making drastic elsewhere.

23 Jun 2026 15:46:08
Not sure I'd go near many of Newcastle's players. Guimaraes is class, but a cretin. Tonali is very good, but has historic gambling issues. Hall is okay, but would be extremely overpriced. Livramento is okay, but is injury-prone. Botman is okay, but injury-prone.



The one player they have who would be both good enough to play for Liverpool and doesn't seem to have any baggage is Malick Thiaw, in my opinion. Excellent CB, no off-pitch concerns that I know of, and not missed any significant game time since November 2023.

23 Jun 2026 16:12:48
Thiaw was derided by the AC Milan fans, and they were shocked Newcastle stumped up 35 million for him. I agree tho, mate, every time I've seen him play he's been decent. Maybe one for the future for us?

23 Jun 2026 16:34:05
Jari, can't say I ever saw him play for Milan off the top of my head. Though I definitely watched Milan in the time frame whilst he was there, I just have no recollection of him jumping out as either good or bad.

However, last season for Newcastle, he looked like their best defender by a country mile. He had to carry some dross as well!

23 Jun 2026 18:42:21
Lewis Miley for me if getting players from Newcastle.

23 Jun 2026 19:31:27
I've had my fill of Newcastle players and would prefer to avoid them for a few decades. I'd rather not help their financial situation by taking anymore of their overpriced players. They've gotten more than enough from us for Isak who may or may not work out and there are way better players available elsewhere than anything they have.

23 Jun 2026 08:46:44
Maza in if Macca goes. Now Real want Alvarez, it's just A. Madrid in for Macca but only want to pay 60m euros, but club want 80m euros. Also Enzo Le Fe is a consideration along with Sadiki.

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23 Jun 2026 09:19:56
I'm being dim, but who's Maza?

23 Jun 2026 09:37:23
Some average player from Algeria who had a good game vs the mighty Jordan last night.

23 Jun 2026 09:42:53
Thanks ASB. I'm a bit confused with the OP's post, as I'm not sure why Alcarez is in a conversation about Macca, as they play different roles.

Not heard of AM being interested in Macca - will go Google.

23 Jun 2026 09:50:44
The only link I can think of, Zed, is down to how much they can spend this summer since Alvarez won't be cheap.

23 Jun 2026 09:57:38
Fair, Taurus, but RM always find a way to get the player, eh?

I see every so often the Tchoumani links resurfacing on the click bait sites - not heavily, but a bit like a low level murmur.

I wonder if there may be some legs there?

23 Jun 2026 10:11:19
RM don't pay for our players, Zed, so I wouldn't accept much this window with regards to Macca!

23 Jun 2026 10:50:20
Macca ran the show for Argentina. There is no need for us to sell a player who will be happy under Iraola and wants to play for LFC.
Szobo, on the other hand, is a different story.

23 Jun 2026 11:19:38
"Macca ran", two words we didn't see together very often last season.

23 Jun 2026 12:01:54
How far did Macca run before falling on the floor and rolling around like he'd been shot?

23 Jun 2026 12:37:57
I reckon since he ditched the comb over he's regained his balance! Proper short cut displayed last night.

Seriously, though, I think he was a number of players 'protecting' their World Cup inclusion last season, not just at Liverpool. Played well last night, in a predominantly defensive role, put himself about. Maybe there's hope yet...

23 Jun 2026 12:42:49
That's why I didn't discuss money, Taurus (Ed002, would be proud!) but maybe a swap deal?

23 Jun 2026 13:16:24
If Macca had been putting in crap performances for last 3 months of season, I could go the "protecting himself for World Cup". But he's been crap for 2 seasons, so he should either be sold for protecting himself for 2 seasons or sold for been crap.

23 Jun 2026 14:29:17
Well, if he carries on performing, then his stock will rise or he sets a baseline he needs to achieve, so it's a win win really.

23 Jun 2026 14:36:47
Is any of what you posted Fowhler is true. I really hope it's Sadiki is an option. The kid is made for an Iraola midfield.
Him and Scott would be great, and would cost the club around £120m.
Sadiki and Sangare would be good, and would cost around £110m.
Both of the above is an upgrade on Wharton at £80m without a doubt.

23 Jun 2026 15:14:01
I don't think this thristforwirtz dude is a Liverpool fan. Just making wild comments on at least two posts I've seen.

23 Jun 2026 16:19:20
You think Maza is average, Arme slotsnarber? Please explain why and how many times have you seen him play 90 minutes?

23 Jun 2026 06:47:00
Ed001
Have we shown any interest in Sadiki from Sunderland, he would be the correct type for Iraola right?

{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of, I would love him to sign.}

23 Jun 2026 07:23:15
Really liked him last season, very energetic, gets around well. Decent on the ball too. The type we could do with imo.

23 Jun 2026 08:06:48
Me too Ed001 high energy footballer but not erratic like some, intelligent player I would love him to sign too.
Him and Sangare would be a good combo for me.

23 Jun 2026 09:48:37
I guess the challenge for us fans, impatient as we are, is that Iraola will want to spend some time with the existing squad, so I see the majority of signings coming towards the latter part of the window (as has been reported widely).

Diomande makes sense, as Salah is defo gone.

Munoz seems to be speculative and/or because Gakpo may be on the way out. Konate has been replaced by Jacquet and Leoni.

So, although we may think we have lots of potential upgrades on the existing squad, I'm sure the new manager would want to see which positions he would want to prioritise.

23 Jun 2026 10:54:31
Legend has it Slot didn't buy anybody before his first season with us. He wanted to look at the squad, if I remember rightly.

23 Jun 2026 12:32:07
I'm not sure on Sadiki myself. I've seen him play a few times for Sunderland and had no knowledge of him before that, but his performances have been inconsistent.

One day he looks like Kante, the next day he looks like Joe Allen. I guess what bothers me is that I've only seen him play well with Xhaka in the midfield with him.

Is he a bit reliant on another player doing the defensive work for him and coaching him through the game?

He looks decent and I'd welcome him, but I'm just not sure he's of the quality we need for the first 11. I could be wrong, as my knowledge of him is just a few games last season, but he doesn't excite me based on what I saw.